Adopt a Friend - Jeb The Handsome and Lovable Gentle Giant

ADOPT A FRIEND - ADOPT "JEB"

This big boy  came to the shelter as a injured stray.  Due to the loving care and attention of the shelter staff, he has recuperated and is ready to go to his new loving, forever home.

NAME:  “Jeb”

COUNTY ID#:  A384610

AGE:  3 years old

GENDER:  Male

BREED:   Dogo Argentino/American Bulldog mix

WEIGHT:  Approximately 88 lbs

COLOR:  White

HOBBIES:   Handing out and relaxing with his human companion

PERSONALITY:  Jeb is a very sweet boy and is considered to be a “:Gentle Giant” due to his love for people.

If you or anyone you know is interested in adopting the wonderful pet featured this week, please call the Prince George's Animal Services Facility in Upper Marlboro at 301-780-7201 to check on the availability. You may also visit www.pgamd.petfinder.com or www.petharbor.com to see many more precious pets that are available for adoption.

ASK FOR “JEB” A384610

Exercise With Your Dog

Have a couch-loving canine – or one loaded with excess energy? Exercise can get the lazy moving and calm the hyper.

Did you know that up to 40 percent of dogs in the United States are obese? Weight is considered such a vital sign of animal health and longevity that the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University has recently opened the country’s first obesity clinic for pets.

If you’re concerned about Fido’s weight — or if you have the opposite problem, a dog hyper from an overabundance of energy — exercise can help in both situations. It’s good for you, too: Research suggests that people who exercise with their dog are more likely to stick with it. So if you can find activities that you and your dog enjoy, you’ll both be healthier in the long run.

Easy Exercise

On foot. The simplest way to get more exercise with your dog is to take him for longer walks. If you can expand just one of his daily walks every day, each of you benefits. Challenge Fido and yourself to walk an extra 10 minutes every day for a week. If that goes well, you can add 10 more minutes the following week. Up for something more rigorous? Try taking your leashed dog along on a scenic jogging trail.

In the water. Do you have a water dog, such as a spaniel or retriever? A pond is a great place for a low-impact workout together.

Fetch. Does your dog understand the concept of retrieving a stick, a ball or a Frisbee and bringing it back? Some will happily play like this until your arm feels like it’s ready to drop off. Other dogs will run after the hurled object but may not be interested in returning it.  Still others will affect a, “You expect me to chase after that?” expression. If so, try something else.

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